Travel More & Buy Less

Explore the transformative power of travel in this TEDx talk by Luis Vargas. Discover why filling your passport with stamps is more valuable than accumulating possessions. Learn about the barriers to travel, including work commitments, financial constraints, and fear, and how to overcome them. Gain insights into the benefits of travel, such as developing a better sense of self, understanding others, and acquiring valuable life skills. Understand how travel experiences can enrich your life more than material possessions. Hear personal anecdotes from Vargas's journey across 174 countries and his perspective on traveling at different life stages. Challenge yourself to prioritize exploration and adventure over consumption, regardless of age or circumstances.

Intro
MEXICAN ? AMERICAN
GRINGO
A CITIZEN OF NOWHERE
THE PULL OF TRAVEL
HOW MUCH DO WE ACTUALLY TRAVEL?
ONLY 35% OF AMERICANS HAVE PASSPORTS
LESS THAN 30% OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GOES OUTSIDE OF CANADA AND MEXICO
WORK. MONEY. FEAR.
WORKAHOLICS
MAKING MONEY + HAVING THINGS ENRICHING EXPERIENCES
1. BETTER SENSE OF ME 2. BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS 3. HELPED ME CHOOSE PATH AND BUILD SKILLS
NO MONEY
TRAVEL IS THE ULTIMATE TRUTH TELLER
HUMAN
174 COUNTRIES
YOUNG = GO
OLDER = GO
YOUNG KIDS?
NO JUDGEMENT NO COMPETITION
PROMISE
IDEAS WORTH SPREADING